Owner's Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Instructions
• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or
other flammable liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
• DO NOT operate the refrigerator in
the presence of explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts
of automatic ice maker.
• Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts, and
also destroy finishes if they come
in contact with other appliances or
furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic
bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children should NEVER use
these items to play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch
wrap may become airtight chambers, and
can quickly cause suocation.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerator
or Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers are
still dangerous – even if they will sit for
“just a few days”. When disposing of an
old refrigerator or freezer, please follow
the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with the
utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/
recycle for more information on recycling an
old refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Some old refrigerators may have a cool-
ing system that used CFCs or HCFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochloro-
fluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone
if released to the atmosphere. Other
refrigerants may also cause harm to the
environment if released to the atmo-
sphere.
If disposing of an old refrigerator, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for
proper disposal by a qualified techni-
cian. Intentionally released refrigerant
may subject one to fines and imprison-
ment under provisions of environmental
legislation.
Before disposing of an old refrigerator/
freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children
may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a
qualified service technician.